Dutch Gardens Extravaganza

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Holiday Highlights

Visit to the World Horticultural Exposition, Floriade 2012!
The world famous Keukenhof Gardens
Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands

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What is Included?

Full Board accommodation throughout your cruise
Return travel & resort transfers
Welcome cocktail on arrival
Captain's dinner on the last evening of your cruise
On-board evening entertainment programme
Services of a Shearings resort representative
Expertly planned optional excursion programme to help you make the most of your cruise
Choice of joining cruise by Coach (including overnight post-route accommmodation), Air or Eurostar

There really won’t be a better time to visit Holland. Join us for a very special garden-filled cruise taking in beautiful Brussels, historic Antwerp, former Roman fort Nijmegen and exciting Amsterdam. What’s more, we’ll enjoy a visit to Floriade 2012. Experience this 10 year event, created in 66 hectares featuring five themed worlds separated by wooded areas, a truly horticultural delight. Furthermore we'll enjoy a visit to the famous Keukenhof Gardens home to the most spectacular Dutch bulb displays and the largest flower gardens in the world. A floral extravaganza!

FloriadeShort Breaks 2012

Optional Excursions

Antwerp & the Diamond Quarter
Waterways & Windmills - Kinderdijk
The story of Anne Frank
Discover Amsterdam & the Waterways

Holiday Details

Sunday: Embark in Brussels
Welcome aboard the MPS Rotterdam. Settle in to your cabin and relax or explore beautiful Brussels. Must-sees include the Grand Place and Manneken Pis whose wardrobe consists of more than 800 costumes.

Monday: Brussels to Antwerp
Culture and art abound in Antwerp, the home of Pieter Paul Rubens and the world famous Diamond Quarter. The labyrinth of streets in the old town is the perfect place to wander about and enjoy the many cafés.

Tuesday: Antwerp to Heusden
We depart Antwerp early in the morning and make our way to Heusden. Nestling in the typical Dutch landscape of canals and dykes, just a short drive from the traditional windmills of Kinderdijk.

Wednesday: Heusden to Venlo
Today we experience Floriade. The World Horticultural Exposition has been held in the Netherlands every ten years since 1960, and is the spectacular theatre of nature are waiting to welcome us. Set in a stunning 66 hectare park in Venlo, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore the magnificent creations and the themed worlds of Floriade 2012.

Thursday: Venlo to Nijmegen
Visit the oldest city in the Netherlands, which celebrated its 2000th birthday in 2005! Nijmegen is also known for its pubs and claims more pubs per square foot than any other town in the Netherlands.

Friday: Nijmegen to Amsterdam
Today you’ll enjoy a visit to Keukenhof, the largest flower garden in the world with over seven million bulbs of all types. There is no better way to celebrate spring as the vibrant colours, variety and beautiful landscaping will be a highlight of your cruise.

Saturday: Disembark in Amsterdam
We say goodbye to the MPS Rotterdam and the beautiful gardens of Holland, a truly wonderful springtime cruise.

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